CSA College and University Collection Care Grant
CSA's grant supports college and university projects that preserve, care for, and enhance the educational use of costume and textile collections with limited funding.
Funder: Costume Society of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,600 per award; typically 1+ awards annually; project completion by June 30, 2028
Summary: Supports preservation, care, and instructional projects for college and university costume and textiles collections with limited institutional financial support.
Key Information: No indirect/overhead costs permitted; strong preference for collections with little/no institutional funding.
Description
This annual grant, funded by the Costume Society of America (CSA) Endowment, provides financial support to colleges and universities for the preservation, care, and instructional use of historic or educational costume and textile collections. The grant is specifically targeted at institutions with limited institutional financial backing, aiming to make a significant impact on the care or use of their collections. Eligible uses include conservation supplies, display materials, specialist services, and projects that directly enhance the collection’s preservation or educational mission.
